Overview
The Operations Specialist provides strategic leadership, coordination, and oversight of all operational functions for the Ebola response. The incumbent ensures operational systems are agile, risk-informed, and responsive to emergency needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop people resources to promote technical competence and foster career progression and retention of a “fit for purpose”/ agile workforce
- Champion strategic resources to achieve organizational goals and ensure Value for Money (VfM)
- Enhance Risk Management to increase organizational performance and strengthen internal control
- Ensure further operational centralization and optimization for maximized efficiency gains
- Strengthening internal and external-facing partnerships and leveraging UNICEF’s oversight and understanding of financial management across all areas of the office
Required Experience
- A minimum of 5 years of professional experience, at the national and/or international level, is required.
- Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.
Qualifications
An Advanced University Degree (Master’s and above) in Business management; Financial management; Accounting; Public Finance or a full professional accounting designation (CA, ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CPFA, Expert Comptable) from an internationally recognized institute/body of accountancy with valid membership in good standing is required.
